from bamboo vaults rising in flood-prone villages to inflatable dream temples, here are ten pavilions reshaping how we think about space right now.
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temporary pavilions (562)
the abstracted landscape is formed through organic structures, referencing the mythical garden of eden.
bamboo architecture and design (406)
vo trong nghia architects' design for nuoc ui school responds directly to the region’s humid tropical climate.
various associates forms scattered, stone-like structures emerging from the terrain, blending architecture with the valley landscape.
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carbon neutrality? (179)
'what if one of the building industry’s most hazardous materials could become one of its most promising?’
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baleBio serves as a prototype for buildings that store carbon instead of emitting it, housing collective needs.
architecture in indonesia (198)
the estate reads as a series of interconnected moments that appear to grow from the hillside itself.
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villa sipat & sauh occupies a compact bali site, its interiors illuminated through glass blocks and a central courtyard.
electric motorcycle and scooter design (361)
from high-tech hoverbikes to solar-powered motorcycles, our list shows a design shift in personal mobility, where experimentation, form, and user experience come through.
SOLARIS features retractable photovoltaic wings that form the core of the motorcycle's solar-harvesting system.
personal technology (174)
built by content creator peter sripol, the personal air vehicle is lightweight enough to carry one person to the sky, or at least it tries to.
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a way to let people learn and practice electronics, the magnetic device brings prototyping, coding, and testing into a single system behind the phones.
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honda (80)
revealed at EICMA 2025, the vehicle comes with asymmetrical side panels and fairing for airflow and heat dissipation.
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unveiled at japan mobility show 2025, the concept two-wheeler puts an ‘umbrella’ at the front, which makes the entire frame look flowy.
motorcycle and scooter design (479)
from high-tech hoverbikes to solar-powered motorcycles, our list shows a design shift in personal mobility, where experimentation, form, and user experience come through.
an upgraded and smaller version of the 2024 model, the brand revives the retro styling for the recent motorbike with its pixelated decals.
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museums and galleries (844)
lina ghotmeh leads a phased expansion of mathaf: arab museum of modern art in doha that reshapes the campus for research and making.
the project restores aspects of the original structure and introduces new spaces that align the museum with current international standards.
heneghan peng architects (9)
designed by heneghan peng architects, the grand egyptian museum is the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilization.
the six teams were asked to integrate all or part of the florida nightclub building into their overall design concept.
architecture in egypt (30)
built from recycled materials, 'pergola' becomes a signal for public attention in an increasingly privatized landscape.
through parametric louvers and reflective glass, the building bridges memory and performance, in a bold architectural transformation.
concrete architecture and design (947)
the plan follows a hyperbolic geometry guiding movement toward the interior prayer space.
discover the nadhyavart residence, a spa-like sanctuary where curved forms and tactile luxury offer a serene escape from the bustle of delhi.
residential architecture and interiors (4664)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
architecture in cyprus (31)
the resulting composition reveals a dynamic interplay of voids and solids within a prismatic shell.
the design builds on the idea of the perivolos, the traditional high wall that once enclosed cypriot homes and their gardens.
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architecture in italy (645)
restored in the late 20th century, palazzo pisani moretta still preserves original furnishings and artworks.
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zaha hadid architects' malpensa hospital will shape a medical campus surrounded by a landscape of forests in lombardy, italy.
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